Respiratory Protection eTool - Respirator Selection

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Respirator Selection


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In order to select an appropriate respirator you must:

Conduct an exposure assessment to determine the type and amount of hazardous exposure
Take into account the factors that can influence respirator selection such as job-site and worker characteristics
Understand the assigned protection factors
Know the various kinds of respirators and their relevant characteristics

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